USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Hoosier National Forest Trails
In Hoosier National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 0 trail segments (0 mi), Class 2 on 0, and Class 3 on 0. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 64 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
E-bike access by class
Where a trail is open to conventional bikes, check the e-bike columns separately — a non-motorized mountain bike being allowed does not by itself mean an e-bike is.
| E-bike class | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 0 | 0 mi |
| Class 2 | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 0 | 0 mi |
| Class 3 | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 0 | 0 mi |
Trail-by-trail (largest bike trails)
Conventional-bike and Class 1 e-bike status with season windows, per USFS designation.
| Trail | Miles | Bike | Class 1 e-bike | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdseye Trail 1 | 11.03 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Shirley Creek 1 | 10.55 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Youngs Creek | 10.38 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Springs Valley Trail 1 | 9.08 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Nebo Ridge Trail 1 | 8.29 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Oriole West 1 | 7.33 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| German Ridge 1 | 7.09 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 2 | 6.4 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Lick Creek Trail 1 | 6.28 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 16 | 5.87 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Oriole East Trail 1 | 5.8 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Tipsaw Trail 1 | 5.7 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 18 | 4.85 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| German Ridge 2 | 4.5 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 4 | 4.19 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Mogan Ridge West Trail 2 | 4.17 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| German Ridge 4 | 4.03 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Mogan Ridge West Trail 1 | 3.87 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 3 | 3.8 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Mogan Ridge West Trail 3 | 3.45 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| German Ridge 3 | 3.44 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Springs Valley Trail 2 | 2.95 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Shirley Creek 2 | 2.8 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 15 | 2.11 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Brown Co. "D" | 2.05 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| German Ridge 5 | 2.03 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 22 | 1.97 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 17 | 1.86 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 19 | 1.71 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Youngs Creek Connector Trail | 1.57 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hardin Ridge Trail | 1.57 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 1 | 1.54 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Shirley Creek 3 | 1.35 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 12 | 1.27 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 9 | 1.18 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 20 | 1.09 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 21 | 1.08 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 6 | 1.06 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 11 | 1.02 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Hickory Ridge 14 | 0.94 | Allowed | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Hoosier National Forest?
- On National Forest System land, e-bikes are legally motor vehicles. Under U.S. Forest Service policy (36 CFR 212; FSM 7700), an e-bike of any class may be ridden only on routes that are designated for motor-vehicle use or specifically designated for e-bike use — not on every trail where a conventional (non-motorized) mountain bike is allowed. In Hoosier National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 0 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 0 and 0 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Hoosier National Forest trails?
- No. Under USFS policy an e-bike of any class is a motor vehicle, even Class 1 pedal-assist. A trail being open to conventional bikes does not by itself permit e-bikes — the trail must carry an e-bike or motorized designation.
- When are bikes open in Hoosier National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Hoosier National Forest carry a Year-round season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Hoosier National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Indiana
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